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Sunday, November 13, 2011

This project was a long time coming! It actually took only a few hours to paint and wax the hutch, but three weeks to wait for the dark wax to come in.

Here is the finished hutch.

And here was my inspiration piece.

Most of you remember it when it looked like this, below in black.

And a few of you who have been around for a long time might remember the post I did on it here in 2008 at my previous house. I painted it black, removing glass doors and replacing the glass with chicken wire. It look like this...

I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and both the AS Soft Wax in clear and dark for the first time. The paint went on easily and dried fast. I only had to use one coat to cover the original black paint.

Here is a picture with the top half of the hutch having the dark wax applied and the bottom of the hutch has not yet been waxed.

I purposely added more dark wax to the outside parts of the hutch and less on the door and drawer panels, to give some contrast.

I applied gold rub and buff to the original bronze handles and pulls to lighten them up.

I really enjoyed working with the chalk paint. I am looking forward to my next painting project. Once I finish up some other projects in my loft area, I will show you how it looks in place.

I am still waiting for the staple puller to arrive in the mail, so I can finish working on the settee.

Stunning piece! I actually like it better than the inspiration piece! The white detailing is gorgeous and really stands out. I've heard so much about this Annie Sloan chalk paint. I think I'm going to have to get some and get working on a desk I have in the garage...

This really looks lovely now, in fact, all of your blog is lovely.I see you are in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is my birthplace and I am still living here sixty years later. I am in beautiful Asheville.Blessings~

Gorgeous! It really has a wonderful French look. I like how the dark wax worked out and how you used more around the edges. And the chicken wire looks fabulous! What a difference. I'm glad you liked the ASCP...I have been keen to try it sometime!!

I always admire people who will tackle a project like this! I'm a big chicken ... but hopefully soon I'll get over it and try. I've seen a lot of people using A.S. chalk paint. What's so different about it?

O.MY.GOSH. This is sooo awesome, Penny. You did such a great job on it. You also added some wooden appliques....looks fabulous.Now, where do I get this paint and dark wax? Or, maybe I can google it.Oh, I REALLY love this....Thanks for letting me know you had finished it.xo bj

Wow, what a transformation! I have always been a fan of painting furniture black, I just liked the formal look it gave, but this french blue with the dark wax just looks fantastic. I guess it just proves that every once in a while it's good to look around and get out of the rut!

Well Penny I do love how the piece turned out....I like the clear and dark wax on the Louis Blue and how you did the contrast on the doors. I have not put dark wax on that color - but am thinking I should....Great work! Can't wait to see what else you create. Side note - loving the loft area.

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Wow! It was worth the wait to see the beautiful results! Amazing what a little dark wax will do. Penny, you did a wonderful job. I do remember when you transformed the piece in the beginning - has it been that long? Wow! It looks amazing. Bravo, dear friend, Bravo!!!

It turned out FABULOUS and I'd say you hit really close to your inspiration piece. Great job! I just found your blog and am now your newest follower. Stop by and check me out sometime if you get a chance.